Patents by Inventor Clarence T. Yoder

Clarence T. Yoder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Retractable vehicle step
    Patent number: 5228707
    Abstract: A step ladder assembly that moves back and forth from a storage area beneath the vehicle to an operation position in front of the vehicle entry way. The step ladder usually includes a pivotal stair case part and slide part fitted between rails carries by the vehicle undercarriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Carriage, Inc.
    Inventor: Clarence T. Yoder
  • Travel trailer frame support
    Patent number: 4500132
    Abstract: In a travel trailer having a floor, side and end walls, and a roof where the floor is supported by frame members. The trailer is provided with a frame support taking the form of a strap which is connected at one end to a rear end portion of the floor or frame members and which passes upwardly and forwardly along the roof of the trailer where its opposite end is connected to the roof. The purpose of the frame support is to prevent sagging of the floor and frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Inventor: Clarence T. Yoder